County list · Illinois
Public land that may allow hunting in Jackson County, Illinois
7 listed public land units overlap Jackson County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Illinois unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Shawnee National Forest
273,722 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Pope County, Jackson County + 7 more
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
45,513 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Williamson County, Union County + 1 more
Restricted access - National Forest land
Shawnee Purchase Unit
7,733 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Johnson County, Williamson County + 3 more
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
6,142 acres
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Randolph County, Jackson County
Restricted access - National Forest land
Middle Mississippi Purchase Unit
3,882 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Alexander County, Union County + 1 more
Open access - National Forest land
Kinkaid Lake Purchase Unit
1,252 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Jackson County
Open access - Other state land
Campbell Pond State Habitat Area
529 acres
State: department of natural resources · Jackson County, Franklin County
Open access